Drata vs USM Anywhere comparison

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Drata and LevelBlue are both solutions in the Compliance Management category. Drata is ranked #6 with an average rating of 7.6, while LevelBlue is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.0. Additionally, 90% of Drata users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of LevelBlue users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

USM Anywhere and Drata compete in the cybersecurity field with both products offering distinct features and advantages. USM Anywhere is preferred for its comprehensive SIEM capabilities, ideal for those focused on security management. Drata stands out for automating compliance processes, appealing to organizations with strict regulatory requirements.

Features: USM Anywhere provides threat detection, incident response, and asset discovery, making it suitable for those needing extensive security features. Drata integrates seamlessly with existing systems, offers real-time risk analysis, and automates compliance monitoring tasks.

Room for Improvement: USM Anywhere could enhance its integration capabilities, improve user interface intuitiveness, and speed up deployment processes. Drata might benefit from expanding its feature set beyond compliance, increasing customization options, and providing more in-depth security management tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Drata's quick setup and seamless integration minimize downtime, making it convenient for fast-paced environments. USM Anywhere provides a robust deployment process that ensures thorough security coverage but may take longer to fully implement. Both products offer reliable support, with Drata noted for faster response times.

Pricing and ROI: USM Anywhere has a higher initial cost, justified by the comprehensive security features it offers, providing great ROI for businesses focused on security. Drata, with its focus on cost-effective compliance automation, offers appealing ROI for companies prioritizing regulatory efficiency.

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Qualys TotalCloud

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Sr Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

Risk-based triage has transformed container security and now prioritizes high-impact threats

The best features Qualys TotalCloud offers currently include managing cloud infrastructure and container security while facing major challenges such as alert fatigue. Traditional vulnerability scanners flag hundreds of CVEs on short-lived Kubernetes containers, some of which have no internet exposure or are gone before we can even triage them. I leverage Qualys TotalCloud to move beyond static CVSS. I use it to implement runtime exposure, correlation risk reprioritization, and shift-left integration. This notifies developers to fix a base image upstream rather than patching live ephemeral instances. In my work with cloud and container security, the biggest operational hurdle was alert fatigue. I use Qualys to shift left from static CVSS severity to context-aware risk prioritization. I correlated raw vulnerability data with real-time risk factors such as public network exposure, active runtime execution, or overly permissive IAM roles. This allows us to immediately drop the priority of isolated containers and escalate lower-severity CVEs that sit on an exposed, high-risk path. We can map these findings directly back to our CI/CD pipelines so developers can patch the root base images upstream. We have drastically cut down the signal-to-noise ratio, saved a lot of manual hours doing triage work, and ensured engineering effort goes directly towards high-impact risk reduction.

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Jacqueline Segooa

Cybersecurity Governance Specialist at Suse

Centralized audits and policies have transformed how our team manages compliance workflows

At the moment, integrating Drata with other AIs would be beneficial. I am not too sure if it is something that can be done or if it is possible, but I am not aware. Integrating it with AI where maybe with regards to evidence collection, I would not have to be collecting the evidence manually would be helpful. When you are managing a lot of frameworks, it is a lot of work to actually individually and manually upload all the evidence in Drata. If maybe there is an AI which can be able to automate that kind of a workflow, and obviously as human beings, we will have to do a human error check, I think it would be amazing. I am not too sure if maybe at the moment it is something that is in place and I am not aware of, but I think it would be great.Integrations within my team are managed by someone, but I do have an idea about Drata's automated control monitoring. For example, with tests, there are certain systems such as AWS that has been integrated with Drata, and it tests those systems and puts them as part of evidence. For example, data encryption at rest. We can put it a test and integrate it with AWS, and then it will automatically test the encryption in data at rest. If the test has failed, you will see it. When I log in to check all the controls that have failed, it will show on Drata that the test has failed. Then I will be able to coordinate with the relevant stakeholders and tell them that it needs to be fixed. I would like Drata to make the user interface more intuitive.

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Kris Nawani

Co-Founder/Director at Bangkok MSP Company Limited

Offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software

USM Anywhere is used for threat detection and investigation. It provides a solution with built-in threat intelligence and various other investigation tools The solution offers complete coverage without the need to install additional software, as it is maintained by the vendor. It helps in saving…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Once you have your vulnerabilities fixed and your patches pushed out using Qualys TotalCloud, then you are able to eliminate threats and cyber risk."

"If I had to say something positive about the product that brings me the biggest benefit, I would say it has accurate reports, gets new update CVEs, zero-day attack detection, and is easy to manage with its GUI."

"I would rate Qualys TotalCloud ten out of ten."

"I would definitely recommend it because it is easy to handle any cloud resources."

"With TotalCloud, we can scan through the API. If we are not able to deploy cloud agents on the machine, we can use the API."

"One of the most valuable features of Qualys TotalCloud is FlexScan, which is specifically for internet-facing VMs. We found this feature to be very useful. It was a key differentiator for us."

"TotalCloud has been excellent in providing us with immediate access to all the products and features we need, such as CSPM, TruRisk Insights, and compliance reports, including CIS and HIPAA."

"TotalCloud's best feature is the integration of cloud accounts. It helps with the risk and security posture management of our cloud infrastructure."

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"The product is 100 percent friendly to use."

"Overall, Drata as a tool has brought a lot of improvements within the GRC team, and having to centralize everything in one system, mapping the controls within one system, performing audits within one system, monitoring policies within one system, and doing risk management within one system is something that in GRC, speaking from a GRC perspective in cybersecurity, has been very impactful and effective within the team."

"The way the tool's controls are linked to the framework, specifically with SAST and HIPAA frameworks or any other frameworks, is really good."

"Drata helps eliminate evidence gathering and makes assigning different activities to different team members easier, simplifying compliance and audit processes. In Pennsylvania, we're putting in thousands of hours. Drata improves our security posture by reducing extra work, allowing us to focus on other security directives. I like the control editing and task management features the most. It's easy to use, but it's also easy for people to think they don't need security experts if they have it."

"Drata keeps adding new features, allowing us to build our entire InfoSec program within it. Adding new components and evidence for different audits is easy. Drata also integrates with various software, like ticketing systems, source code control, and cloud platforms, continuously pulling evidence from these integrations. Without a GRC tool with these integrations, we used to gather evidence from different software during audits manually. Drata has a significant impact on our security posture management. Previously, Drata had features for security posture management, primarily through integration with AWS. For example, it would scan AWS for specific security requirements, like ensuring all S3 buckets are private. It will be reported on the Drata platform if it finds a public bucket. Recently, Drata introduced a new feature that uses an infrastructure-as-code approach. This feature detects issues and provides AI-generated suggestions for fixing them. If an organization uses infrastructure-as-code solutions like Terraform, Drata will suggest changes to the Terraform code to address the issues. You can then review and apply these changes to fix the problems. This is particularly useful when dealing with many topics, as it helps automate and speed up the process of implementing fixes. However, this AI-generated code feature is part of Drata’s upsell options. The basic version of Drata offers limited capabilities compared to the advanced features available with a paid upgrade. Even without this new feature, Drata's security posture management is valuable, as it scans cloud environments for deviations from defined security baselines. Many tools offer similar capabilities, but Drata’s new feature that translates issues into actionable fixes is a notable advancement. This benefits teams with the capability and resources to use this tool effectively."

"Drata offers APIs for every clause so that it can integrate into various platforms."

"My experience with customer support was good; they were responsive, but they didn't ever get us to a solution that worked."

"Drata helped us publish our ISO and SOC reports, which was essential for the acquisition. The challenge now is whether Drata can scale up to meet the needs of a larger company, which already has tools like Intune to enforce laptop encryption. Drata is excellent for startups and small—to medium-sized companies but may face challenges in larger organizations with multiple environments."

"The main menu: You can see everything there, what is happening on the servers, and in the logs, you can view more details of each event."

"It provides a single pane of glass view, coupled with a whole security ecosystem. The ability to manage everything from a central point, including vulnerability assessments, asset management - including the services provided by the various hosts, NIDS, HIDS, etc. - provides a very efficient way of dealing with things."

"We find AlienVault to have the best price to performance value."

"We were able to use the product to identify two security issues already."

"Previous to this, we really didn't have any protection, any intrusion system in place, and it's made me more comfortable, since I'm in charge of IT for this company, because I sleep better at night."

"In comparison to the competition, it's a very inexpensive option, whether you use the cloud or the on-premises deployment models, and you also get great value for money as you do get a lot of very good tools that come standard with the solution as well."

"Its powerful correlation engine helps reduce time in manually correlating events."

"AlienVault USM Anywhere is easy to deploy with their cloud-based model, and deploying the required agents on-prem (or in the cloud) is quick and easy."

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Cons

"There is room for improvement in vulnerability scanning, particularly for PaaS environments. Currently, Qualys does not have full access to these instances, which limits its effectiveness."

"With the growing integration of AI, I would like Qualys to enhance its service offerings to better accommodate AI-related risks."

"Enhancing clarity regarding its compliance capabilities would be beneficial, as the current scope is limited in geographic coverage."

"There is room for improvement in the support."

"In a future release, I suggest that zero-day vulnerabilities should be predicted in advance using AI technologies. The system is not 100% secure yet, so proactive threat hunting could be enhanced to be more proactive than the current system."

"I sometimes have difficulty detecting or uninstalling certain versions of applications, which I have to do manually."

"To be honest, I would move out from this tool because it does not give a full view of vulnerability."

"I chose a rating of nine out of ten because there is a complex interface that sometimes overwhelms new engineers."

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"The existing features of Drata are already extensive and costly to integrate."

"The readiness state of compliance frameworks can sometimes be misleading."

"The thing with Drata is you cannot open multiple tabs on the same interface or the same desktop,"

"The product can improve in its API documentation area."

"One of the challenges with Drata is that if you're paying for a subscription to ISO 27001, you must undergo a risk assessment. You should have access to all necessary modules on the platform to achieve your compliance posture and certification."

"There was one instance where our auditors could not access the Audit Hub in Drata, and it was not really something that was wrong from our company side."

"Drata has impacted our organization negatively, as it made the whole compliance process more complicated and cost me significant time."

"There is room for improvement in Drata. The core features are solid, but some new features are in a very MVP (Minimum Viable Product) stage. They work, but the user experience isn't always smooth. While the core features are well-developed compared to the market, the new features need more polish. They could benefit from more user feedback and iterations to make them more useful. Some of these new features look promising buthave flaws, so we can’t fully adopt them or justify paying extra for them now. The user interface is clean and intuitive. However, you'll need some specific knowledge if you're a security policy manager or need to set updifferent integrations."

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"It can still be difficult to feed products that are not supported out-of-the-box."

"The vulnerability management solution is worse than buying a Nessus Professional license."

"I feel that some areas of improvement would be vulnerability scanning. We use a separate product that seems to do a much better job."

"Although they use machine learning, the algorithms that they use are graph-based."

"The solution doesn't scale well if you are talking about enterprises using it."

"We would love to be able to create custom rules based on a series of events, to create rule-sets where, for example, failed logins to the VPN Server are logged and then when a successful attempt follows soon after, it triggers an alarm for a Brute Force."

"Pay attention to false-positive event automatic correlations."

"Support can be slow at times, but the quality is high. Posted knowledge base articles could use improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Qualys TotalCloud is expensive, but it offers a premier solution with no headaches."

"The pricing is comparable. It is built into our other product, so I cannot piecemeal it. It is a part of our subscription."

"Although Qualys TotalCloud is relatively expensive due to its unique automation features, its cost-effectiveness is rated an eight out of ten, with ten being the most costly."

"Its price seems higher compared to other tools, but it is worth it. If they could adjust the pricing and make it comparable with other tools, that would be great."

"The pricing for TotalCloud is attractive and competitive in the market. Given the features, especially the dashboard, I have no concerns regarding pricing."

"TotalCloud's price is about right where I would expect it to be."

"While Qualys TotalCloud's pricing is currently acceptable, it is becoming increasingly expensive and may soon be considered overpriced."

"Qualys TotalCloud offers competitive pricing given its comprehensive suite of features, including integration, assessment, remediation, and detection capabilities, all within a single platform."

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"Drata's pricing is quite reasonable. Compared to other tools in the market, including its biggest competitor, Vanta, Drata is much cheaper. Even compared to other tools like AuditBoard, which aren’t as good, Drata’s price remains competitive."

"It's one of the more expensive options, but I think it's worth the money if you can afford it."

"I remember that my company used to pay 25,000 USD to use the product...The product's cost is really high, but it is a powerful tool."

"Pricing is very competitive with other products and you get much more functionality from AlienVault."

"AlienVault is flexible on their pricing for unlimited licenses."

"Negotiate the best package for your environment."

"AlienVault is certainly not nearly as expensive as Splunk or QRadar. It's decently priced, but I don't have the exact figure."

"The pricing is a good value. The key thing is that for the new product, the licensing of it, is subscription-based and it's based on data. Clients need to be really careful when thinking about that, because odds are they're going to need to put a lot more data into it than what they initially estimate, which is going to drive their subscription costs up."

"It's affordable for most customers."

"So far, it has been a good solution for a tight budget."

"The vulnerability management solution is worse than buying a Nessus Professional license."

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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider

16%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Outsourcing Company

Healthcare Company

Construction Company

20%

Outsourcing Company

18%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	34

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Large Enterprise	3

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Small Business	65
Midsize Enterprise	29
Large Enterprise	25

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys TotalCloud?

The price is very expensive, actually.

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What needs improvement with Qualys TotalCloud?

In terms of improvement, remediation still belongs to the cloud team, which is one of the issues we faced with Qualys...

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What is your primary use case for Qualys TotalCloud?

My main use case for Qualys TotalCloud is regarding the cloud visibility that we were not having previously. Previous...

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What needs improvement with Drata?

At the moment, integrating Drata with other AIs would be beneficial. I am not too sure if it is something that can be...

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What is your primary use case for Drata?

I am an end user of Drata. Most of the time I work with Drata for control mapping, uploading evidence, and sometimes ...

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What advice do you have for others considering Drata?

From my experience with Drata, if maybe for someone who is entry-level or who is not really too technical, they would...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AT&T AlienVault USM?

The pricing is amazing and really cheap.

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What needs improvement with AT&T AlienVault USM?

There are scalability issues due to a 60 TB limit, which restricts its use for large customers like banks. It is also...

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What is your primary use case for AT&T AlienVault USM?

USM Anywhere is used for threat detection and investigation. It provides a solution with built-in threat intelligence...

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AT&T AlienVault USM, AlienVault, AlienVault USM, Alienvault Cybersecurity

Overview

Qualys TotalCloud enhances security posture across cloud environments with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and risk visualization, ensuring efficient threat assessment and automated remediation for improved cyber risk reduction.

Qualys TotalCloud offers a robust suite of security tools essential for organizations managing multi-cloud infrastructures. By integrating cloud accounts and automating workflows, it supports AWS, Azure, and GCP, offering comprehensive vulnerability management and zero-day detection. The platform's user-friendly design, combined with its extensive risk management and unified threat assessment capabilities, enables organizations to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities effectively. TruRisk Insights provides clear insights on cyber risks, while the automation options streamline patch management and scanning processes. API integration across IaaS and SaaS environments further enhances resource allocation efficiency and saves time, addressing misconfigurations across cloud environments.

What are the most important features of Qualys TotalCloud?

Accurate Vulnerability Reports: Delivers precise and actionable insights for risk mitigation.
Zero-Day Detection: Identifies and addresses zero-day vulnerabilities proactively.
Unified Threat Assessment: Offers comprehensive evaluation of threats across the environment.
Extensive Risk Management: Manages risks effectively with advanced insights and prioritization.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides non-stop surveillance for vulnerabilities and threats.
Cloud-Native Automation: Streamlines processes and reduces manual efforts using automation.
FlexScan for Internet-Facing VMs: Scans external VMs efficiently to detect vulnerabilities.
Dashboard Risk Visualization: Clear visualization helps prioritize vulnerabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances threat detection and response across clouds.
Time Savings: Automation reduces time spent on manual vulnerability management.
Resource Efficiency: Better allocation of resources through streamlined workflows.
Enhanced Risk Prioritization: Focus on critical vulnerabilities for effective mitigation.
Integrated Cloud Accounts: Facilitates seamless cloud management and security.

Qualys TotalCloud is deployed in sectors needing rigorous vulnerability management, such as finance and healthcare. Companies utilize it to secure multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP, focus on compliance, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines to detect and remedy threats pre-deployment.

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Drata is a powerful tool for automating compliance processes, effectively reducing audit preparation time and continuously monitoring security controls. It is highly valued for its ability to integrate seamlessly with existing tech stacks and manage security for remote teams, ensuring adherence to standards like SOC 2 and HIPAA. Drata enhances organizational efficiency, improves workflows, and supports real-time compliance monitoring, making compliance management less stressful and more accurate.

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USM Anywhere provides centralized logging, vulnerability scanning, and real-time event correlation, enhancing cybersecurity management and compliance with standards like PCI DSS and ISO 27001. It integrates smoothly with third-party applications and offers diverse, flexible deployment options.

USM Anywhere stands out for its integrated network and host IDS, asset management, and intuitive deployment that enhances efficiency. The platform simplifies security tasks by offering a comprehensive view that aids in compliance and aligns with security regulations such as PCI and GDPR. Despite its strengths, areas like IPv6 support, custom rule creation, and reporting require attention. Users note awkward reporting features and limited integration options. Enhancements are needed in threat detection and vulnerability scanning for faster response times and better support.

What are the key features of USM Anywhere?

Centralized Logging: Streamlines log collection across environments for easy analysis.
Vulnerability Scanning: Identifies potential security gaps in systems and networks.
Real-time Event Correlation: Detects and correlates security events efficiently.
Network IDS and Host IDS: Provides intrusion detection at both network and host levels.
Asset Management: Manages and tracks company assets seamlessly.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Enhanced Compliance: Aligns security measures with standards like PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
Improved Efficiency: Simplifies deployment and interface, saving time and resources.
Security Management: Offers comprehensive monitoring for better security posture.
Flexible Integration: Connects with third-party applications to extend functionality.

In industries such as cloud services and enterprise security, USM Anywhere is used extensively for SIEM, managing logs, and detecting security incidents. It supports AWS environment monitoring, providing managed services to clients and facilitating compliance with standards like PCI and GDPR.

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Abel & Cole, Bank of Ireland, Bluegrass Cellular, CareerBuilder, Claire's, Hays Medical Center, Hope International, McCurrach, McKinsey & Company, Party Delights, Pepco Holdings, Richland School District, Ricoh, SaveMart, Shake Shack, Steelcase, TaxAct, Taylor Morrison, Vonage and Zoom

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